Fibre Splicer Bristol, England
Job description
Due to the continued success of our Activations team, and expansion of Avonline Networks we have an exciting opportunity for a Fibre Splicer to join our team in Bristol.
Avonline Networks deliver service excellence on a nationwide basis. From the national fibre networks which millions of homes and businesses rely upon every day, to the infrastructure that delivers the latest technology to Multi-Dwelling Units (MDU's) across the UK. Providing installation and maintenance of infrastructure to MDU's across the UK for public sector, social housing, and private landlords, which include the latest technology, FTTP and IRS.
The role & responsibilities:
You will be a specialist in terminating fibre optic cables to expand telecommunications networks into new areas or to replace existing lines. You will also, troubleshoot and perform maintenance to resolve signal problems. Experience working in a Installation, or service background would be preferred.
You will:
- Building a new fibre network on behalf of Gigaclear.
- Preparing and Splicing distribution cables onto the ODF and mounting the equipment in the Shelter which is central to the distribution network.
- At present multiple 576F cables leave the main hub, these are not Ribbon cables.
- Splicing the 576F cable at the far end onto the cabinet distribution cables.
- Splicing cabinets by identifying the correct fibre tubes and splicing onto pig tails to 48 optical ports.
- Preparation of all cables and correct labelling at all points of intervention.
- Using a OTDR to test all fibres end to end ( Bi Directional )
- Be able to be involved in blowing in the cables, or at least be prepared to be trained.
- Carry out an audit after works completion.
What we need from you.
- A good working attitude.
- Capability to work without supervision.
- A good communicator.
- Someone who has pride in their work.
- Someone who is able to work safely at all times.
- Good time management.
- Someone with attention to detail.
- Fibre Accreditations and NRSWA Signing Lighting and Guarding.
- Must pass DBS.
- Must be able to report whereabouts and completed work in a basic format daily.
- Be based near Bristol.
- Full Clean Driving Licence
Why choose us?
We promise development and reward opportunities for those who have the passion, enthusiasm and work ethic to harness them. Our benefits include:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- 4% matched pension scheme
- 2 x salary life assurance
- Access to our staff discount portal
- Health Cash Plan
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Recruitment referral scheme
- Payroll giving
- Salary finance scheme
Inclusiveness
As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme we welcome applications from individuals who consider themselves as having a disability or long-term health condition. Please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to aid your application and recruitment process.
As a gold award holder under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we are interested to hear from candidates who are currently serving in the military who may wish to transition to a civilian Job. We also welcome applications from Reservists, Cadet Forces Adult Volunteers, ex-forces personnel and military spouses / partners.
